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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 412.75 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 412.75 and 168.10 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 412.75 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/412.75 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 412.75 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 69,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,383.28/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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